As the UAE continues to expand its technological landscape, many companies are grappling with a notable shortage of talent in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and machine learning. According to recent insights, approximately 80% of businesses in the region intend to either maintain or increase their hiring rates in the latter half of 2026. However,...
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently had a significant meeting with Abdulnasser Alshaali, the Ambassador of the UAE to India, focusing on bolstering the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE. This dialogue underscores the strong economic ties that have developed between the two nations, particularly following the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic...
Moody’s Ratings has highlighted a shift in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), emphasizing that the Gulf region, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is poised to attract an increasing share of Chinese investment in infrastructure. With Beijing’s pivot towards projects that promise commercial viability, the focus is expected to be on energy, logistics, and...
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are exploring avenues to strengthen their trade and investment relations, as highlighted in a recent meeting between HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, and HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, the UAE Ambassador to Qatar. This dialogue aims to identify...
The Gamechangers Middle East,’ a reality series focused on startup investment, has seen an impressive influx of 1,500 applications from aspiring founders just before its application deadline. This significant interest highlights the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in the UAE, as well as across the broader Middle East, India, Singapore, and beyond. The series, which aims to...
The ninth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) is set to take place in October, showcasing a critical dialogue on how adaptive economies can navigate the fast-paced changes in geopolitics, technology, and the global economy. This premier event will convene a diverse array of stakeholders, including policymakers, business leaders, and investment experts from...
A Dubai-based entrepreneur has shared his remarkable journey from a humble $1,000 investment to building two successful businesses, highlighting the importance of financial discipline and strategic thinking. Growing up, he learned how to navigate financial challenges wisely, a skill that became the cornerstone of his entrepreneurial success. By leveraging the vibrant market opportunities in the...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 2, 2026: Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, announces a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with multiple universities in the UAE to establish AI Lab, an advanced AI-focused Centre of Excellence (CoE). The partnerships mark a significant and unique approach towards advancing AI adoption across the region. It combines applied learning, industry-led delivery, and integrated innovation...
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19 June 2026: Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (Sultan City), one of the largest non-profit rehabilitation and medical facilities in the Middle East, has achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7, the highest level of digital maturity for electronic medical record adoption recognized by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)....
The joint venture (JV) targets high-growth markets across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and North America with paper-based alternatives to single-use plastics. Dubai, UAE – June 18, 2026: Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced a joint venture (JV) with HZ Corporation, a Malaysia-based manufacturer specialising in paper-based...